Northern Valley Press Obituaries: March 5, 2018

It is with deep sadness that the family of Linda R. Glass Barnes announces her passing after a difficult and brave battle against cancer. Linda was truly a one-of-a-kind woman who filled each room she entered with her exuberant personality and vibrant zest for life. There wasn’t a party she wasn’t the life of or a dance floor she would leave untouched. Linda’s love, devotion, and loyalty to her family led her moral compass and guided her every action. She held her family most dear prioritizing those she loved most. Linda is survived by her three adoring and loving children, Jackie Douglas (John Douglas), Jennifer Reeves (John Reeves), and John Barnes III. She was the proud grandmother to her beloved five grandchildren: Lauren, Jack, and Jessica Reeves, as well as Meghan and Sean Douglas. She is also survived by her sister, Eileen Avagliano. Linda’s journey began Jan. 24, 1942 in the Bronx, N.Y. She was the eldest daughter born to Louis and Annette Glass. She grew up, first, in a long line of cousins surrounded by a tight-knit family and treasured relatives. She cherished her memories of growing up in the Bronx and spending her summers in Long Beach, N.Y. Despite earning full scholarships to several colleges for her intellectual prowess, upon graduating high school Linda threw her hat into the work world and began her administrative and clerical career at Thatcher Glass. At 19, Linda met the love of her life in Long Beach, John Barnes Jr. They married in 1963, and moved from the Bronx to Flushing, Queens to begin their beautiful life together. Linda and John went on to settle in Norwood in 1976 where they amassed many lifelong and cherished friends. Linda worked for 35 years as the payroll administrator at IS 143 and then WHEELS in Washington Heights, N.Y. She loved her job and forged strong relations with her colleagues over the years. Linda wholeheartedly embraced her life in Norwood and became actively involved in the school and her local community. She participated in the Home School Association while her children attended Norwood Public School. In addition, she served on the Norwood Women’s Club and participated in a variety of book clubs, as she was always a passionate reader. She savored her time exercising and riding her bike on the boardwalk. Linda was interested in politics, world events, and social justice. She supported the arts and was an ardent supporter of Broadway. She loved New York and frequented Broadway shows on a regular basis throughout her entire life. She loved traveling, and in her retirement years, Linda traveled the world with her husband John, their cherished friends, and family. She was an active participant in her children and grandchildren’s lives and took a front seat at their milestone events as well as their mundane day-to-day activities. She fervently believed that life was not a dress rehearsal and she lived according to that motto. Visitation was held at Pizzi Funeral Home in  Northvale. A funeral service was held at the funeral home, followed by interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the Norwood American Legion John Barnes Jr. College Scholarship Fund in the name of Linda Barnes. Rest in peace to an amazing woman and sweet soul.

Sandra D. Norian (nee Turnamian), 77, of Alpine, passed away on Feb. 22, 2018. It is with profound sadness and grief that the her family announces her passing after a brief battle with cancer. Known as “Sandy” to her family and many friends, she was the beloved wife of Edward G. Norian for over 54 years, who survives her. She is also survived by her daughter Janice Norian, her daughter Lynn Hurst and husband Eric, and her son James Norian. Sandy was the cherished and devoted grandmother of Holly, Ryan, Tommy, and Charlie. Her loving sister Susan Harabedian and husband Paul, her dear cousins Ellen Turnamian and Mark Turnamian, and many nieces and nephews also survive Sandy Norian. Sandy was raised by her parents, the late Edward and Anahede Turnamian, first in Hackensack and later in Alpine. After graduating from Tenafly High School, she attended secretarial school and worked in the corporate world. Sandy then married Ed and together they raised their three children. After their children graduated high school, she attended classes at Dominican College to round out her education. More recently, Mrs. Norian spent countless hours working for the Volunteer Center of Bergen County and chaired their annual Derby Day fundraising event for many years. Sandy also co-chaired the FAR (Fund for Armenian Relief) gala event honoring the late Dr. Edgar Housepian. She did all of this while working alongside her husband in his business ventures. Sandy was a renowned cook, specializing in Armenian cuisine, and frequently entertained family and friends at home. She also found pleasure in her private pastimes of gardening, walking, and knitting. Most important to Sandy, however, was spending time loving, nurturing and enjoying her family. She will be loved and missed by them forever. Visitation was held at Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly. A funeral service was held on Feb. 26 at St. Leon’s Church in Fair Lawn, followed by interment at Brookside Cemetery in Englewood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to The Nercessian Foundation, 24-25 St. Raymonds Ave., Bronx, NY 10461 or the Fund for Armenian Relief, 630 Second Ave., New York, NY 10016.

Annie P. Wilson, of Englewood, passed away on Feb. 19, 2018. Visitation and services were held at Englewood Church of God In Christ,  Englewood.

Vincent J. Gulfo, 86, of Blauvelt, N.Y., formerly of Haworth and Brooklyn, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Clementi). Loving father of Mary Keagul and wife Kathleen of Eastham, Mass.; Vincent Gulfo and wife Mary of Warwick, N.Y.; Elizabeth Gulfo of Harrington Park; and Joseph Gulfo and wife Adele of New York City. Adored grandfather of Kathryn and husband Josh, John and wife Megan, Christopher and wife Michelle, Laura, Emily, Michelle and Natalie. Cherished great-grandfather of Linus and Christopher, Jr. Dearest brother of Mary Simone and the late Josephine, Rose, Lucille, Ann and Camille and brother-in-law of Joseph Clementi and the late Phyllis Nocero. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Vincent was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and loved God, his family and his country, proudly serving in the USMC during the Korean War. He worked for National Hanover Press in New York City before retiring. A man of deep faith, he was a parishioner of St. Ephrem’s Church in Brooklyn and Sacred Heart in Haworth, serving both parishes as a religious education teacher and lector. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Victories Church in Harrington Park followed by interment at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Visitation was held at Pizzi Home in Northvale. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ronald McDonald House Charities would be greatly appreciated at www.rmhc.org.

Theresa Timpanaro, 50, of Northvale, passed away on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Devoted mother of Nicole, Anthony and Louis. Cherished daughter of Margaret and the late Anthony Maglione of Tappan. Loving sister of Anthony Maglione and wife Ivonne of the Bronx and Rita Morea and husband Richard of Norwood. Dearest daughter-in-law of Patricia and the late Louis Timpanaro and sister-in-law of Louis and Ann Margaret Timpanaro and Kelly and Michael Gulevski. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Theresa devoted her life to her family, especially her children. Always upbeat and with a smile, she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She worked at Pearson in Old Tappan for many years. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church in Northvale followed by entombment at Garden of Memories, Township of Washington. Visitation was at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in support of the Timpanaro children can be made payable to Margaret Maglione, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale, NJ 07647.

Patricia A. Farrell, 82, of Tenafly and Longboat Key, Fla., passed away on Feb. 21, 2018 at her home in Tenafly after a long battle with lung cancer. Patricia was born Nov. 3, 1935, the third child of Elizabeth and Joseph Mulligan. After working at the Ford Foundation, she married her husband Robert in Queens Village, N.Y. on Sept. 23, 1961 and became the proud mother of three children, Colleen, Robert Jr. and Timothy. In addition to her husband and three children, she is survived by her daughters-in-law, Margaret and Elizabeth, her six grandchildren and extended family of nephews and nieces. Her life was devoted to children and family, instilling in them a culture of respect for others, the importance of their religious beliefs, humility, the desire to achieve and above all a sense of humor. Patricia was particularly dedicated to her church and lived a true, “Catholic” life. She remained her husband’s loving companion and best friend through 56 years of marriage. Family and friends will miss her very much. Visitation was held on Feb. 23 at the Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Tenafly on Feb. 24. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Tenafly or St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church in Longboat Key, Fla.